IBPS SO Recruitment 2025
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the notification for IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 (CRP SPL-XV). A total of 1007 Specialist Officer (SO) vacancies are announced for various posts such as IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer, and Rajbhasha Adhikari. Eligible candidates can apply online from 1st July to 21st July 2025 on the official website www.ibps.in.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2025
This recruitment is for the 2026–27 cycle and selection will be done through Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages.
🔍 IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam Name | IBPS CRP SPL-XV (SO Recruitment 2025) |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (SO) |
| Total Vacancies | 1007 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
🗓️ Important Dates – IBPS SO 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Starts | 01 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 July 2025 |
| Fee Payment Window | 01 July – 21 July 2025 |
| Last Date for Printing Application | 05 August 2025 |
| IBPS SO Prelims Exam Date (Tentative) | August 2025 |
| IBPS SO Mains Exam Date (Tentative) | November 2025 |
📋 IBPS SO 2025 Vacancy Details & Eligibility
A total of 1007 Specialist Officer posts are released under the following categories:
🔢 Post-wise Vacancy & Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale I) | Degree in Computer Science/IT/ECE etc. |
| Agricultural Field Officer | Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Allied |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | PG in Hindi with English or vice versa |
| Law Officer | LLB Degree and enrolled as Advocate |
| HR/Personnel Officer | PG in HR/IR/Labour Law/HRD/Social Work etc. |
| Marketing Officer | MBA (Marketing) or equivalent qualification |
Note: Exact vacancies for posts like AFO, Law Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, etc., will be available in the detailed notification.
🎯 IBPS SO 2025 Age Limit (As on 01 July 2025)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Date of Birth Range: 02 July 1995 to 01 July 2005 (both dates inclusive)
🧓 Age Relaxation (As per Govt. Rules)
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
💰 IBPS SO 2025 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175/- |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹850/- |
Mode of Payment: Online (Net Banking / UPI / Debit Card / Credit Card)
📝 IBPS SO 2025 Selection Process
IBPS SO Recruitment 2025
Selection is done through three stages:
- Preliminary Exam (Objective)
- Main Exam (Professional Knowledge)
- Interview
Final selection is based on Main Exam (80%) + Interview (20%) performance.
🧠 IBPS SO 2025 Exam Pattern
IBPS SO Recruitment 2025
📘 Preliminary Exam Pattern
For IT Officer, AFO, HR & Marketing Officer
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 25 | 40 mins |
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 40 mins |
| Quant Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 40 mins |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 2 hrs |
For Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 25 | 40 mins |
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 40 mins |
| General Awareness (Banking) | 50 | 50 | 40 mins |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 2 hrs |
🛑 Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
📘 Main Exam Pattern
For All Posts (Except Rajbhasha Adhikari)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge | 60 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
For Rajbhasha Adhikari
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 45 | 60 | 30 Minutes |
| Professional Knowledge (Descriptive) | 2 | — | 30 Minutes |
🖥️ How to Apply Online for IBPS SO Recruitment 2025
IBPS SO Recruitment 2025
Follow the below steps to apply online for Specialist Officer posts:
- Visit www.ibps.in
- Click on “CRP Specialist Officers”
- Register via “New Registration”
- Fill in the personal, educational, and communication details
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, thumb impression, and declaration
- Pay the application fee
- Submit and take a printout of the application
🔗 Important Links – IBPS SO 2025
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| 📄 IBPS SO Notification PDF | Download Here |
| 📝 Apply Online | Click Here |
| 🌐 IBPS Official Website | www.ibps.in |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for IBPS SO 2025?
👉 21st July 2025
Q2. How many total vacancies are available in IBPS SO 2025?
👉 1007 posts
Q3. Is there a negative marking system in the exam?
👉 Yes, 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Q4. Can I apply for more than one post?
👉 No, only one post per candidate is allowed
Q5. What is the weightage of the Interview round?
👉 20% in final selection
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- GSSSB Recruitment 2025 – Govt Jobs in Gujarat
- SSC MTS 2025 Notification
🧾 Conclusion
The IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 is a fantastic chance for candidates with specialized qualifications in IT, Law, HR, Marketing, or Agriculture to step into the public sector banking domain. With 1007 vacancies announced, make sure to apply online before 21st July 2025 and start your preparation in earnest.
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